As a leader it is very difficult to keep things in balance, or at least what “feels” like balance. I heard a great man of God say,

…the hardest thing you will ever do as a leader is to maintain balance.

“Balance” is a myth, and an oxymoron for a leader, some say. I heard that some 20 years ago, and it still resounds as loud as ever with truth. High energy leaders go from extreme to extreme, and if they hit all the areas frequently enough with some “extremism” they feel they are balanced.

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#3- Watch your Ears. “Careful little ears what you hear.” Did you ever sing that song with your mom as a kid? It has great Biblical truth to it. We must be careful what we allow ourselves to hear.

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#2- Watch the Mouth

Yo mama, had it right when she told you, “Watch your mouth!” But, then we forgot.

I have written on this several times, but you know what, most people still don’t get it! Most don’t understand the power… Continue Reading…

My wife (Georgie) and I have always been protective of our kids. Not smothering , just protective! We would always make sure we knew who they were with, who was going to be there, and maybe do a little “background check” through mutual friends!

Scripture says “above all else guard your heart.” The reason we have to do that is our heart dictates what we think, and feel and act. So, we guard thoughts & our eyes!

Be careful what you let your kids see! It could “mess them up” for life! Like this poor little boy… Continue Reading…

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When you look back over your life of family, relationships, ministry & “stuff”, there are always lessons to be learned. I have come to realize I would much rather learn from others’ “hard knocks” rather than learning them on my own. So over my life experiences in no particular order, the 10-things I wish I hadn’t done!

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